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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed reading this book, which I received via Netgalley. Like all the other Manga Classics I've checked out, this has made me curious about the novel
In terms of genre, this is one of those books I probably wouldn't have picked up because romance isn't my cup of tea. However, I really ended up liking this story. The way Jane ended up changing from when she was a child, how she fell in love, the deception and drama, and the (finally) happy ending. When I came up to the 'the end' section I was actually a bit sad. The only 'issue' I had with this is that Jane doesn't look like she aged at all. As a child she looked nearly identical and even after twenty years, she looked as she did at 18. I could probably say the same about Mr. Rochester but at least he looked old (lol)
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In terms of genre, this is one of those books I probably wouldn't have picked up because romance isn't my cup of tea. However, I really ended up liking this story. The way Jane ended up changing from when she was a child, how she fell in love, the deception and drama, and the (finally) happy ending. When I came up to the 'the end' section I was actually a bit sad. The only 'issue' I had with this is that Jane doesn't look like she aged at all. As a child she looked nearly identical and even after twenty years, she looked as she did at 18. I could probably say the same about Mr. Rochester but at least he looked old (lol)
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Jane Eyre es uno de mis libros favoritos, por lo que su versión manga también me la he tenido que leer. Me reí mucho con las expresiones de ella y el Sr. Rochester.
Para pasar un buen rato, es una buena opción.
Para pasar un buen rato, es una buena opción.
medium-paced
Fabulous!! Artwork is lovely, dialogue and plot follow original story and front matter expands on culture and history of the setting and original author.
I just ordered the complete set for my HS/MS library.
I just ordered the complete set for my HS/MS library.
fast-paced
**Thank you to Netgalley and UDON Entertainment for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. This in no way changes my rating**
This is the third of the Manga Classics series that I have read and I think the one I ended up enjoying the most. I haven't read the original Jane Eyre because I'm not super big into gothic literature. While it can be seen as campy by today's standards, I often end up being genuinely scared, so I usually avoid that genre. I've been curious about this title for a while, so I figured I'd check out the manga version to gauge my reaction and see if it was a possibility for me to read the original.
This was not nearly as "scary" as I was anticipating. There is definite suspense. "Who's making the mysterious noises Jane hears? Is there really something spooky going on or is there a more reasonable explanation?" I thought these elements were well done without venturing into the territory of terrifying. Enough so that I would venture to read the original in the not so distant future.
Jane and Mr. Rochester's love story was compelling and beautifully told through this adaptation. I liked that you could see the emotions in this version because I'm sure the language would give me some pause in trying to gauge it on my own were I reading the original text.
I also have to applaud this adaptation for "fixing" one of the things I was most worried about with the original text, which is the handling of Bertha Mason. While I understand that the book was written in the mid-1800s and the way biracial characters are portrayed now is much different, it can be hard sometimes, as a biracial reader to set that representation aside. I was concerned I would not be the ideal reader for this since, racially, I identify with Bertha more than I do Jane. In explaining Bertha's madness, they skip over that "she's Creole, maybe it's part of her blood" thing and attribute it to a family predisposition instead. Mental illness representation is also important to me and while Bertha won't be the poster child for mental illness rep any time soon, it *can* run in families and be passed from parent to child. This more scientific explanation for her behavior and clear instability made more sense that "meh, maybe it's because she's mixed." So I appreciate that the authors changed that to make it accessible to today's readers.
Of the three books in this series I've read, I think the art style fits this one the best. It's suitably beautiful when it needs to be and absolutely terrifying when it needs to be. Some of Bertha's panels are very creepy and that is exactly the way it should be! I had said before that I felt Les Miserables' were too pretty at times while The Scarlet Letter's were, at times, too surreal to fit the time period. This one felt just right. I appreciate, too, that the artist talked about how she developed the characters and was able to show the style of the time period accurately.
I think this was an excellent read. The story was great, as was the art work. It was suspenseful without going into the territory of being horror. I would highly recommend it, especially if you're like me and thinking of giving the original a try. Easily a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5!
This is the third of the Manga Classics series that I have read and I think the one I ended up enjoying the most. I haven't read the original Jane Eyre because I'm not super big into gothic literature. While it can be seen as campy by today's standards, I often end up being genuinely scared, so I usually avoid that genre. I've been curious about this title for a while, so I figured I'd check out the manga version to gauge my reaction and see if it was a possibility for me to read the original.
This was not nearly as "scary" as I was anticipating. There is definite suspense. "Who's making the mysterious noises Jane hears? Is there really something spooky going on or is there a more reasonable explanation?" I thought these elements were well done without venturing into the territory of terrifying. Enough so that I would venture to read the original in the not so distant future.
Jane and Mr. Rochester's love story was compelling and beautifully told through this adaptation. I liked that you could see the emotions in this version because I'm sure the language would give me some pause in trying to gauge it on my own were I reading the original text.
I also have to applaud this adaptation for "fixing" one of the things I was most worried about with the original text, which is the handling of Bertha Mason. While I understand that the book was written in the mid-1800s and the way biracial characters are portrayed now is much different, it can be hard sometimes, as a biracial reader to set that representation aside. I was concerned I would not be the ideal reader for this since, racially, I identify with Bertha more than I do Jane. In explaining Bertha's madness, they skip over that "she's Creole, maybe it's part of her blood" thing and attribute it to a family predisposition instead. Mental illness representation is also important to me and while Bertha won't be the poster child for mental illness rep any time soon, it *can* run in families and be passed from parent to child. This more scientific explanation for her behavior and clear instability made more sense that "meh, maybe it's because she's mixed." So I appreciate that the authors changed that to make it accessible to today's readers.
Of the three books in this series I've read, I think the art style fits this one the best. It's suitably beautiful when it needs to be and absolutely terrifying when it needs to be. Some of Bertha's panels are very creepy and that is exactly the way it should be! I had said before that I felt Les Miserables' were too pretty at times while The Scarlet Letter's were, at times, too surreal to fit the time period. This one felt just right. I appreciate, too, that the artist talked about how she developed the characters and was able to show the style of the time period accurately.
I think this was an excellent read. The story was great, as was the art work. It was suspenseful without going into the territory of being horror. I would highly recommend it, especially if you're like me and thinking of giving the original a try. Easily a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5!
Me ha encantado ver en viñetas mis escenas favoritas del libro, creo que no falta ninguna. Es una adaptación super fiel y el dibujo me ha encantado.
This is another one of those classic novels I've always known I should read.... but I was daunted by the task of taking it on. When I find something like this in manga form, I snatch it up! The artwork is amazing, and as I understand it, the story follows the actual novel quite closely!
A fun take on Bronte's masterpiece. Lot of things have been lost in translation from novel to Manga, so probably best to enjoy this as a story that has a lot of same themes as Jane Eyre but isn't actually Jane Eyre.
I've never read Manga before so this was an interesting experience. Reading from right to left (essentially, the opposite of how Westerners typically read) took some getting used to but I eventually got the hang of it. It certainly helped that there's a bit at the front (which feels like the back...) telling you how to read Manga!
I've never read Manga before so this was an interesting experience. Reading from right to left (essentially, the opposite of how Westerners typically read) took some getting used to but I eventually got the hang of it. It certainly helped that there's a bit at the front (which feels like the back...) telling you how to read Manga!
I am loving the Manga Classics line from Udon Entertainment. This is my third one; I’ve read The Scarlet Letter and Pride and Prejudice – both books I struggled with in high school – and came away with a better grasp on them. This time, I read Jane Eyre, a book I really enjoy (I’m a Bronte fan), but know that kids tend to struggle with, too.
Jane is an orphan, left in the care of her awful aunt and cousins. She finally gets away and makes her way in the world as a governess, sent to the mysterious Mr. Rochester’s estate, where they fall in love. A dark secret in Mr. Rochester’s past gets in the way. It’s a Gothic novel, which lends itself nicely to a manga adaptation; there’s drama, angst, and enduring love, all of which shine in this visual adaptation.
As with the other books in Udon’s series, this is a nice companion to Bronte’s work; a solid introduction to new and reluctant readers in middle and high school.
Jane is an orphan, left in the care of her awful aunt and cousins. She finally gets away and makes her way in the world as a governess, sent to the mysterious Mr. Rochester’s estate, where they fall in love. A dark secret in Mr. Rochester’s past gets in the way. It’s a Gothic novel, which lends itself nicely to a manga adaptation; there’s drama, angst, and enduring love, all of which shine in this visual adaptation.
As with the other books in Udon’s series, this is a nice companion to Bronte’s work; a solid introduction to new and reluctant readers in middle and high school.